Casual Dental Assistant - Gentle Chairside Support & Growth

Abano Healthcare Group; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual work around study/fam/

Supportive and experienced team

Ongoing training, mentorship and PD

Job summary

Maven Dental Hervey Bay is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to support dentists chairside at our Urraween Road Medical Centre practice in Hervey Bay. Shifts are offered as they come up, with variety across leave coverage and busy periods.

You will provide chairside support across general and restorative procedures, help with extractions and surgical procedures, and assist with room setup, sterilisation, patient comfort, and notes in our software.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or higher).
• Infection control and sterilisation protocols knowledge.
• Calm, reassuring manner with nervous patients.
• Clear and professional communication with patients and the team.
• Willingness to share experience and support newer team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance across general, restorative and preventive treatments.
• Assist with extractions and other surgical procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilise instruments according to infection control standards.
• Keep patients comfortable and informed, especially those who feel anxious.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and charting in the practice management software.
• Help with stock control and ordering for the surgery.

Skills

Dental chairside assistance

Infection control

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Team support

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or higher)

Tools

Sterilisation equipment

Practice management software

Job description

Maven Dental Hervey Bay is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to support dentists chairside at our Urraween Road Medical Centre practice in Hervey Bay. Shifts are offered as they come up, with variety across leave coverage and busy periods.

You will provide chairside support across general and restorative procedures, help with extractions and surgical procedures, and assist with room setup, sterilisation, patient comfort, and notes in our software.